On Lanzarote's peaceful east coast, Costa Teguise is a top pick for fun loving families, beach buffs and water sports fanatics. Just a 15 minute drive from the island's capital, Arrecife, this sun kissed stretch of coastline is home to five sandy beaches, a waterpark, a golf course and plenty of watersports centres. A pretty promenade links the beaches and is lined with restaurants, shops and bars. Check out our range of Costa Teguise holidays and pick one for yourself.

29 °C

The weather in Costa Teguise is warm all year round with Temperatures range from 21°C to 29°C

4 hours 30 minutes

Lanzarote Airport (ACE) in Arrecife is around 15km west of Costa Teguise.

There's plenty to keep sun seeking families and active types busy in Costa Teguise. Kick back on one of the golden sand beaches and stop for a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants that line the promenade. This stretch of coastline is a windsurfing hotspot and attracts water sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Whether you've splashed out on an All Inclusive break or you've found a cheap winter sun deal, beach holidays in Costa Teguise offer something for everybody.

Costa Teguise is home to five sandy beaches. Las Cucharas is one of the most popular beaches and attracts wind and kite surfers from across the globe. Bastian beach is a great pick for families for its sheltered sands and calm waters. El Jabillo is blessed with fine white sand. Los Charcos can get windy which means you can often find a quiet patch of sand to relax on. Playa Ancia is a little off the beaten track but is the locals' favourite.

The sun shines all year round in Costa Teguise and the windy conditions make it a perfect spot for wind and kite surfers. This is a great opportunity to try something new on your holiday, even if you’ve never done it before. There’re water sports centres all along the shoreline but Las Cucharas is the most popular spot if you want to learn from the pros. You can also try your hand at kayaking, parasailing and diving in Costa Teguise.

Head to the nearby Aquapark Costa Teguise to ride the waterslides or catch the sun on the lazy river. It’s the perfect day out for families with kids but couples and groups will love the Aquapark too. The Lanzarote Aquarium is home to turtles, sharks and tropical fish. Take a family boat trip to Lobos Island to explore the nature reserve or climb Cauldron Mountain.

Costa Teguise is best for

Beach lovers - Costa Teguise's five beaches are all linked by a long promenade lined with shops and restaurants. Las Cucharas is protected by reefs and is a top spot for windsurfers. El Jabillo is a sheltered stretch of fine white sand.

Water sports fans - Wind and kite surfing are hugely popular in Costa Teguise and there’re many opportunities for lessons for beginners and pros alike. Other water sports include parasailing and diving.

Fun loving families – There’re plenty of attractions to keep the kids entertained in this family friendly resort, including Aqualand Costa Teguise with its many slides, pools and a lazy river, and the Lanzarote Aquarium.

Fast facts

Language: Spanish is the official language, although most people speak English in Costa Teguise.

Currency: Euro.

Local Time: There's no time difference between the UK and the Canary Islands.

Fly To: Lanzarote Airport (ACE) in Arrecife, around 15km west of Costa Teguise.

Flight Time from the UK: Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes from London.

Weather and climate

Temperature: Around 21 to 29°C all year round.

Best time to visit: Costa Teguise hardly sees any rainfall making it the ideal year round destination. In the peak summer time in June and July temperatures can reach 30°C but remain pleasant all year round. The sea temperature also stays warm throughout the year.

Getting Around

By Train: There's no rail network on Lanzarote.

By Taxi: Taxis are easy to find in Costa Teguise and are generally cheap. It's always good to ask for the price first to avoid drivers from overcharging you. Most drivers speak English.

By Boat: Ferries are available from Spain (Cadiz and Huelva) or Portugal (Portimao) to the island's capital, Arrecife, around 15km from Costa Teguise.

By Hire Car: Hire cars can be booked in advance or when you arrive.

By Bus: Travel by bus for a cheap way to travel around Lanzarote. There's no direct service from Lanzarote Airport to Costa Teguise but there’s a route to Arrecife where you can connect to a local service to the resort.

Events

For music fans - Arrecife en Vivo is a month long live music festival in September that brings music to the capital's streets, squares and gardens.

For something traditional - A lively carnival takes place every February in towns throughout Lanzarote. This colourful event features street parades, live music, dance performances and local food and drink. In Costa Teguise, you'll see the Parranda de los Diabletes (locals in traditional devil costumes) all over the streets.

For something spiritual - In the third week of August you'll find people across the island celebrating Dia de San Gines, the day of Lanzarote's patron saint. You can enjoy a firework display and funfair in nearby Arrecife.

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